Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai busted an interstate drug trafficking network, arresting two persons and seizing 1.060 kg of Charas (Cannabis) alongside massive consignments of prescription opioids in back-to-back operations.

In the first operation, NCB Mumbai intercepted a passenger bus plying between Gujarat and Mumbai on August 8 and arrested one N Shaikh in Mumbai.

Authorities seized 1,080 bottles of Codeine Based Cough Syrup (CBCS) weighing 108 kg from his possession. Investigations revealed that the contraband was being transported via inter-state passenger buses to evade detection and was intended for retail distribution across Mumbai, Bhiwandi, and adjoining areas.

During spot interrogation, Shaikh ...